memory access
ˈmɛməri ˈæksɛs
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Definition of memory access - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.the process of retrieving or storing data in memoryTECH.
  • The program's speed depends on efficient memory access.
  • Optimizing memory access can significantly improve performance.
  • Memory access errors caused the system to crash.
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Expressions with memory access

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direct memory accessn.
method allowing devices to access main system memory directly
Direct memory access speeds up data transfer rates significantly..

Expressions with memory

dim memoryn.
vague recollection of something
I have a dim memory of visiting this place as a child.
elephant's memoryn.
very good memory like an elephant
She has an elephant's memory for birthdays.
jog memoryv.
help someone remember something forgotten
The old photo jogged my memory of our trip.
memory lanen.
nostalgic journey through past memories
We took a walk down memory lane, recalling our childhood.
erase from memoryv.
remove something from one's memory
She tried to erase the painful event from memory.
have a short memoryv.
forget things quickly or easily
He has a short memory and often forgets names.

Expressions with access

have access tov.
be able to use or reach something
Only students have access to the library computers.
instant accessn.
ability to reach or use something immediately without waiting
The subscription includes instant access to all premium articles.
wheelchair accessn.
ability for people using wheelchairs to enter and use a place
The museum now offers wheelchair access to all exhibition floors.
access coden.
sequence of characters for secure service entry
Enter your access code to unlock the phone.
access roadn.
road providing access to a specific place
The access road connects the village to the main street.
direct accessn.
ability to reach something without intermediaries
The manager has direct access to the CEO.
public accessn.
ability for the general public to use or enter
The park provides public access to the lake.
public access televisionn.
television service where community members create and share programs
Public access television lets anyone make and show their own programs.
restricted accessadj.
limited to certain people or conditions, not freely open to everyone
This is a restricted access area for staff members only.
access cardn.
plastic card used to open locked areas or use protected services
Employees swipe an access card to enter the main office.

Terms related to memory access

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Terms with memory access included in their meaning

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RAMacr.
acr: random-access memory
type of computer memory that is fast
hybrid driven.
technology
storage device combining flash memory with magnetic disk for faster access
primary storagen.
hardware
main memory in a computer for quick, direct CPU access
memory mappedadj.
technology
mapped into memory for direct access
RAM diskn.
computer science
virtual drive created from random-access memory
faultv.
technology
encounter a memory access error in computing
cache missn.
technology
unsuccessful lookup in fast memory requiring access to slower storage
DMAacr.
acr: direct memory access
way for computers to access memory directly

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  1. French:accès mémoire, ...
  2. German:Speicherzugriff, ...
  3. Italian:accesso alla memoria, ...
  4. Spanish:lectura de memoria, ...
  5. Portuguese:acesso à memória, ...
  6. Chinese:内存访问, ...
  7. Japanese:メモリアクセス, ...
  8. Arabic:وُصُول الذَّاكِرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּישָׁה לְזִכָּרוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:доступ к памяти, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доступ до пам'яті, ...
  12. Hindi:मेमोरी एक्सेस, ...
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